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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.03, 619.69 and 338.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.03, 619.69 and 338.31 is: 466.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.03 : 619.69 = 338.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.03/619.69 = 338.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.03x = 619.69 × 338.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.03x = 209,647.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,647.32/449.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.89

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